The Oldest Hatred
Anti-Semitism on the Rise in Sweden

Ten people beat and chased a Swedish man for hanging an Israeli flag outside his window in the city of Malmö. Anti-Semitism is on the rise not only in Sweden but throughout Europe.

Pension Wars
Will Calpers Take a Hit in the Stockton Bankruptcy Fight?

A California judge expresses skepticism about Calpers’ claim that it can fine Stockton if the city reduces its pension contributions. The fight isn’t over yet, but this can’t be a good sign for the pension fund.

Relentless Innovation
Technology Can Play the Hero in Climate Change Battle

A recent UN conference produced a number of different plans for tackling climate change, with a special focus on leveraging the increasing pace of technological progress to effect change. This is the kind of green thinking we’d like to see more of.

Blue Model Blues
Illinois Supreme Court Nixes Pension Reform

Illinois pension reform plans appear dead in the water after a State Supreme Court ruling yesterday. The blue model remains unshaken even as the state’s fiscal crisis deepens.

wide lens
WRM on Hopes and Fears for Africa

Walter Russell Mead examines the geopolitics of Africa for Aspenia Italia.

The Best Offense
The F-35 Fighter Jet and Our Outmoded Procurement Policies

The F-35 fighter jet has been plagued with problems, and now may miss its big debut at an English air show. This unimpressive, overly expensive weapons platform is a product of our antiquated defense-procurement policies.

Gas and Power
How Russia Cuts Through the EU’s United Front

If you want to trace the lines of division between European countries over sanctions on Russia, just follow the South Stream gas pipeline.

Iraq Desintegrates
ISIS Destroys Shi’a Shrines and Mosques

ISIS is destroying Shi’a mosques in Iraq. As the regional tensions between Sunni and Shi’a reaches a fever pitch, a massive showdown in Iraq could be next.

Wrong Turn
Germany Bows to Green Folly, Backs Off Fracking

Germany’s Environment Minister told reporters recently that “there will be no fracking for economic purposes in Germany in the near future,” despite some hopes that a de facto moratorium on the controversial drilling process was coming to a close.

Take That Malthus
The Office of Tomorrow is Green

Smart technology is helping modern workplaces save time, money, and—listen up, greens—energy. But the green workplace strategy with the most potential does away with the office altogether.

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